Crema's Take
“Fiji Kava is built around owner Daya's confident, hands-on approach to kava sourcing and preparation, which lands really well with some customers but has created friction with others who find him gatekeeping or dismissive. The shop's 3.9 rating reflects genuine divide in the reviews: some praise his knowledge and welcoming energy, while others call him rude and describe an unwelcoming atmosphere. If you're an experienced kava drinker looking for someone opinionated who'll push back on your order, you might click with him; if you prefer a low-pressure, service-first vibe, this probably isn't your spot.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I wandered in looking for some authentic island kava and I wasn’t disappointed. Does Daya sound confident? Sure. But it’s because the guy knows his stuff. I walked about with a blend of what I think is a good combo of heavy/heady kava but I was more impressed I could stand…
Our experience at Fiji Kava in Honolulu was one of the worst we've had in the kava community. My husband and I walked in with years of experience drinking kava and supporting bars across the country, but were met with condescension and gatekeeping from the owner himself. …
Owner is rude beyond words. Refused to sell me the kava I asked for because “it’s too strong” - even though I own a Kava bar and drink kava every day…. Rude and ignorant, clearly doesn’t get much business as his shop is a small, messy, cluttered joke. Avoid this place at all…
Weird vibe, not very personable Update(post response): So, I was actually in a good mood looking forward to getting some kava but caught the above. On the other side of the coin, maybe you were having a bad day... You serviced me, the product was good, and at a good price. …
Kava and owner are great. Very very unassuming location, and small stall style with a shared bathroom. Daya was welcoming, intent listener and very open about his experiences and sharing. Bottles were $10/each, and he came out and drank with us, instructing on how to best drink…
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